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Computer technology applications in surgical implant dentistry: a systematic review
Ronald E Jung1, David Schneider, Jeffrey Ganeles
1Clinic od Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Zurich, Plattenstrasse 11, CH-8032 Zurich, Switzerland. ronald.jung@zzmk.uzh.ch
The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants
|November 4, 2009
Summary
Computer-assisted implant dentistry shows reasonable accuracy and high survival rates after 12 months. Further long-term data are needed to confirm clinical benefits and justify costs.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Computer-Assisted Surgery
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Computer technology applications are increasingly used in surgical implant dentistry.
- Assessing the accuracy and clinical performance of these systems is crucial for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the literature on the accuracy and clinical performance of computer-assisted implant systems.
- To summarize the available evidence on the efficacy and safety of computer-guided implant placement.
Main Methods:
- Conducted comprehensive electronic and manual literature searches.
- Included 13 clinical and 19 accuracy studies from 2,827 articles.
- Performed meta-regression and random-effects Poisson regression analyses.
Main Results:
- Mean error in implant placement was 0.74 mm at entry and 0.85 mm at the apex.
- Mean failure rate was 3.36% after 12 months in 506 implants.
- Intraoperative complications occurred in 4.6% of cases.
Conclusions:
- Computer-assisted implant placement demonstrates reasonable accuracy and high short-term survival rates.
- Long-term clinical data are necessary to fully evaluate indications, benefits, and costs.